The National Centre For Early Music
St Margaret’s Church, Walmgate, York, YO1 9TL -
Up to
180 guests
Internal Catering
allowed
About Venue
The National Centre for Early Music (NCEM), set in the magnificent grade-one listed medieval church of St Margaret’s in York, is a unique venue available to hire for wedding receptions, celebrations, birthday and anniversary parties, conferences, meetings, recordings and concerts.
Restored to the highest possible standards, this award-winning building provides an idyllic and unusual venue in the heart of York with exceptional facilities and set in peaceful, private grounds. You can relax and enjoy our first-class venue whilst our friendly and welcoming staff will ensure that your event is a memorable occasion.
The National Centre for Early Music is completely flat-floored throughout making it an accessible building for wheelchair users.
Capacity & Layout
Standing
up to 180
Theatre
up to 180
Boardroom
up to 40
Cabaret
up to 120
Classroom
up to 100
Food & Beverage
Catering arrangements
Refreshments
Alcohol
Facilities & Amenities
Disabled access
Flipchart
Natural light
Table / chairs included
Tea
Whiteboards
Premises parking
Cloakroom
Air conditioning
Lectern
Outdoor / Garden / Beach
Print/Scan/Copy
Stage
Heating
Audio & Visual
Projector & screen
Flipchart
WiFi
Sound system
Microphone
TV screen
Other
Screen and HD projector at an additional cost
Space Rules
Allowed events
Licensed for alcohol
Cancellation policy
The National Centre for Early Music will make a number of charges if the event is cancelled: • Cancellation within 12 weeks or more - payment of 10% of the hire fee • Cancellation within 12 – 4 weeks – payment of 50% of the hire fee • Cancellation within 4 weeks – payment in full Please note that for DDR bookings, this will be based on the minimum numbers agreed when the booking was made.
Location
Reviews
- Noah CookeJanuary 2025
Wow. Just wow. The candlelight concert of Ed Sheeran and Coldplay was unreal. The atmosphere was great, quiet but you could tell that people were enjoying it. The staff were friendly and the facilities were very clean and up-to-date. I would give it 6 stars if I could. A MUST visit in York
- Luke BrailsfordAugust 2025
Wow What can I say, my 4th candle light event, just can't get enough of how magical it all is, playing some of the greatest sound tracks ever writen, whats not to love, the atmosphere and music is amazing
- Kim KentOctober 2025
Saw Jean Tousant here this week. Excellent music, great little venue with very helpful staff. We will see you next week x
- Carol LloydDecember 2025
Had a look round on way back to car. Looks like a great, friendly venue. Staff very nice. Don't live in York so only visiting but would definitely support.
- Christine NixonNovember 2025
It was a lovely experience. We saw Aurora Strings, they were amazing. The staff were very pleasant and the temperature was just right in the room.
